The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli (English) Hardcover Book

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The Watermelon Seed

by Greg Pizzoli

With perfect comic pacing, Pizzoli introduces a funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Pizzoli's picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives presents a true gem. Full color.

FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher Description

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized Will vines sprout out his ears Will his skin turn pink This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzoli's picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box.

Author Biography

Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator and screen printer. When not chomping down on watermelon, he can be found in his studio or teaching at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he also received his MFA. This is his first book. Visit him at Awards2011 52nd Communication Arts Illustration Annual : Self Promotion Category2011 Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Illustrator Showcase Honor Award

Review

"With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor."--Booklist Online
"A juicy premise...Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor."--The New York Times
"The illustrations...recall the cheerful stylings of Ed Emberely and Roger Hargreaves. Deliciously bright colors...leap from the page."--Kirkus Reviews
* "[A]n expert debut."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
* "Children will love this hilarious book. The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase."--School Library Journal (starred review)

Prizes

Winner of Geisel Medal (Dr. Seuss) 2014 Winner of Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award (Beginning Fiction) 2014 Commended for Texas 2x2 Reading List 2014 Short-listed for Monarch Award 2016 Short-listed for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades K-2) 2015 Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Picture) 2015 Short-listed for Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award 2014

Long Description

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized Will vines sprout out his ears Will his skin turn pink This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzoli's picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box .

Review Quote

"With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor."-- Booklist

Details ISBN1423171012 Author Greg Pizzoli Pages 40 Language English Year 2013 Illustrator Greg Pizzoli ISBN-10 1423171012 ISBN-13 9781423171010 Format Hardcover Media Book Short Title WATERMELON SEED Illustrations Yes DEWEY E Country of Publication United States Imprint Disney Publishing Worldwide Place of Publication New York UK Release Date 2013-05-14 US Release Date 2013-05-14 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Disney Publishing Worldwide Publication Date 2013-05-14 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2013-07-08 AU Release Date 2013-07-08

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • ISBN-13: 9781423171010
  • Type: NA
  • Publication Name: NA
  • Publication Year: 2013
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: The Watermelon Seed
  • Illustrator: Greg Pizzoli
  • Item Height: 260mm
  • Author: Greg Pizzoli
  • Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
  • Topic: Children & Young Adults
  • Item Width: 210mm
  • Item Weight: 340g
  • Number of Pages: 40 Pages

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